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career guidance1/27/2012Carlo Segre
  Q: I am a student of class 10 and I want to be a scientist in physics.CAn u plz help me in guiding what ...
  A: I am afraid that I don't really understand your questions. There are no minimal and maximal ...
Choosing a book12/10/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I need a book that teaches UG physics from the basic(in a clear way), that includes mathematical ...
  A: Basically any calculus-based college physics text should do for a start. Look for one that is ...
Help12/4/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: my name is sashi and i am studying Bs with major physic. iam plannig to study Embeded systems for ...
  A: I don't see why not. You might have some remedial courses to take because you don't have a computer ...
Can my Physics Certificate Help in Info Tech11/25/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I am in my final year studying physics with electronics and currently on my intern with a computer ...
  A: I would suggest that you take a Masters in software engineering or computer engineering. The ...
i want join as scientist9/6/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: my name is Irtiza Ali ,Want to ask that can i join NASA as scientist, But problem is this that I am ...
  A: at the age of 13, you will not be able to work at NASA. To obtain a technical position at NASA ...
Career in Physics Academia9/3/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I recently graduated with a degree in physics, and for a long time I really thought I wanted to be a ...
  A: Unfortunately, the answer to your question is yes. The decision pursue an academic track limits ...
Career in Physics Academia9/3/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I recently graduated with a degree in physics, and for a long time I really thought I wanted to be a ...
  A: Wow, a lot of questions to answer! Let me take them in order. I would have to say that the field ...
formation of elements8/22/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: Could you please tell me which was created first in the order of cosmological creation of elements ...
  A: Your original question asked about the water MOLECULE, not the oxygen ATOM. If you as me about ...
formation of elements8/16/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: Could you please tell me which was created first in the order of cosmological creation of elements ...
  A: You are actually asking about two completely different processes as water is a molecule and Neon is ...
M.Sc. in UK vs Ph.D. in US7/31/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I recently came across this one year M.Sc. programme in theoretical physics being offered at the ...
  A: If I remember correctly, you have an engineering background. A 1 year M.Sc. program in the U.K. ...
MS vs Phd in Physics7/18/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I was wondering which of the two options, MS or Ph.D. in Physics, would be a better choice from a ...
  A: Yes, generally, universities with Ph.D. programs will prefer to spend resources such as Teaching and ...
Why floating objects move?7/18/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: It is known that wave transfer energy and not matter. How does that explain for the fact that ...
  A: This is not strictly a question about careers in physics but I can give you a hint. Oceans have ...
MS vs Phd in Physics7/18/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I was wondering which of the two options, MS or Ph.D. in Physics, would be a better choice from a ...
  A: The answer to your first question depends on what you want to do in an industrial environment. The ...
msc in physics7/10/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: i am a student of 3rd year physics hons. in Delhi university. i am highly confused about my future. ...
  A: I can only speak for the U.S. as far as career options with a B.Sc. I expect that there might be ...
about Phd7/5/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: My Gre score is 1030(q800+v230). Can any one help me in selecting univrsity for PHD program in ...
  A: Your quantitative score is very good but the verbal portion will limit your options for a Ph.D. ...
msc in physics7/5/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: i am a student of 3rd year physics hons. in Delhi university. i am highly confused about my future. ...
  A: This is a difficult question. It depends on your career goals and the kind of degree that you are ...
Non-academia jobs for physics Ph.D.'s7/4/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I've been reading on the internet about how most physics Ph.D.'s go in for jobs other than post ...
  A: Many companies are in need of the so-called quant jobs. These include investment companies (the big ...
What branch of Physics?7/3/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I am currently about to start my last year of high school and i am starting my application process. ...
  A: I think it is important to consider what kind of careers are open to someone with a physics degree. ...
Paper Tower6/15/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: My tech project is to create a paper tower with only sheet of 8 1/2" but 11" paper, 3 feet of tape, ...
  A: This is not really a Physics Careers question but i can give you some hints. Look for how to build ...
Applied or pure Physics6/14/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: im a second year student at university of kwazulu natal.im currently registered for applied ...
  A: My suggestion is that you choose pure physics. An applied physics degree is good but usually ...
Tattoos and piercings6/10/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: How well are visible tattoos and piercings tolerated in the world of professional physics? I suspect ...
  A: Wow! This is an interesting and unusual question but it should be answered. My impression is that ...
Advice6/6/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I am a Bachelor of Education(Maths/Chemistry) Degree graduate and i would like to master in a field ...
  A: My suggestion is to look into the field of biophysics. This is an area which cuts across all the ...
Graduate school applications (contd.)6/5/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: The site wouldn't allow more follow ups, so had to post a new ques. Anyway, [Q] In looking back at ...
  A: This is really a difficult question to answer. I can only tell you what my experience has been with ...
Graduate school applications (contd.)6/3/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: The site wouldn't allow more follow ups, so had to post a new ques. Anyway, [Q] In looking back at ...
  A: Any university will likely require you to take some upper division mechanics , E&M and Quantum ...
career in condensed matter physics5/31/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: i completed my master of science in electronics in 2005 and working as a power electronics engineer ...
  A: Of course it is possible, but you might have to take some remedial courses for a Ph.D. in physics. ...
Jobs in Physics5/31/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: Carlo I'm looking at getting a B.S. in Physics and I was wondering what kind of 'good' jobs might be ...
  A: It is not generally known but physics majors are usually very competitive with engineers for R&D ...
Graduate school Applications and further career prospects5/29/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: This is going to be a long question. But I hope you would find the time to answer it. Graduate ...
  A: I see where your question is coming from now. No, the M.S. is not required in the U.S. and in fact ...
Graduate school Applications and further career prospects5/29/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: This is going to be a long question. But I hope you would find the time to answer it. Graduate ...
  A: Self study is good and it looks like your are working through the right books. The best way to show ...
Graduate school Applications and further career prospects5/28/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: This is going to be a long question. But I hope you would find the time to answer it. Graduate ...
  A: Long question, long answer... Given your engineering background, it will be challenging to enter a ...
undergraduate physics4/27/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: Which institute is best for studying physics at undergraduate level, iiser or iit?
  A: That is a good question. From what I understand the Indian Institutes of Science and Education ...
Electromagnetic waves4/13/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: i am a high student and i am doing a project on electromagnetic waves. I would like to know the ...
  A: This is an ill-posed question because electromagnetic radiation is a broad class of phenomena and ...
Amps4/11/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: The Volt (kgm/s^2) x a Second = Weber (kgm/s) A Weber multiplied by an Amp or Wikipeida's ...
  A: This is not a question about careers in physics and looks suspiciously like a homework question but ...
College courses4/10/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I'm a secondary school student in Ireland, this September i'll be starting a college course. My main ...
  A: The answer is yes, graduate students in a Ph.D. program are paid either as Teaching Assistants (in ...
College courses4/9/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I'm a secondary school student in Ireland, this September i'll be starting a college course. My main ...
  A: Of course you are not bothering me. I volunteer on this site because I like to answer these kinds ...
College courses4/9/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: I'm a secondary school student in Ireland, this September i'll be starting a college course. My main ...
  A: In my opinion, it is always good to have some experience in experimental physics at University. ...
Physics with electronics4/8/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: Pls i'm a final year HND physics with electronics student.in what area can i work. Or can i use my ...
  A: From what I understand the Higher National Diploma (HND) is equivalent to the first two years of ...
atoms4/2/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: Is there a part of the atom that doesn't have energy such as the empty space, even if it is affected ...
  A: Mass is just one manifestation of energy. This is what E=mc^2 tells us. Matter is nothing more ...
Dilemma in choosing my career3/30/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: Next fall I will begin my B.S. in either physics or in Engineering . I am having a hard time ...
  A: You can certainly learn physics that way. If you wish to pursue an advanced degree in physics, ...
Dilemma in choosing my career3/30/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: Next fall I will begin my B.S. in either physics or in Engineering . I am having a hard time ...
  A: An excellent question! I am happy to "bust" the myth that physicists sit at desks and develop ...
Branches related to nuclear physics3/27/2011Carlo Segre
  Q: Will you please tell me what branches of Physics are close to nuclear physics as I can't study the ...
  A: In that case, my suggestion is to look for a graduate program in either physics (where there is a ...

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I can answer most questions about studying physics in college and graduate school; questions about condensed matter physics; x-ray physics; synchrotron radiation; and general and modern physics. I can also answer questions about careers in academia.

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Professor of physics for 27 years at Illinois Institute of Technology. Academic adviser for undergraduates and graduate students. I have served on university promotion and tenure committees, search committees for Deans and Department Chairs. I have also been an Associate Department Chair and an Associate Dean. I have 30 years experience in materials science research and I have been responsible for building and now managing a User facility at the Advanced Photon Source.

Organizations
American Physical Society
Sigma Xi
American Chemical Society
American Associate for the Advancement of Science
International Centre for Diffraction Data (Fellow)
International X-ray Absorption Society


Publications
Nature; Physical Review Letters; Physical Review; Applied Physics Letters; Journal of Physical Chemistry; Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials; Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics; Solid State Communications; Physics Letters; Journal of Low Temperature Physics; Journal of Crystal Growth and Design; Physics Letters; Journal of Applied Physics; Journal of Archaeological Science; Physica C; Corrosion Science; Electrochimica Acta; Journal of Nuclear Materials

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. Physics, 1981 - University of California, San Diego
M.S. Physics, 1977 - University of California, San Diego
B.S. Physics, 1976 - University of illinois, Champaign-Urbana
B.S. Chemistry 1976 - University of illinois, Champaign-Urbana

Awards and Honors
Fellow, International Center for Diffraction Data

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